by Amanda Mauro | Mar 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
Episode three of Netflix’s miniseries Adolescence offers a profound exploration into the psyche of 13-year-old Jamie Miller, who is incarcerated for the murder of his classmate, Katie. As a psychologist, analyzing this episode provides valuable insights into...
by Amanda Mauro | Mar 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Developed in childhood, our attachment styles influence our emotional responses, communication, and relationship patterns. We develop our attachment styles through our interactions with our caregivers/ parents. One of the most complex attachment styles is avoidant...
by Amanda Mauro | Mar 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Attachment styles shape how we connect with others, especially in romantic relationships. Developed in childhood, they influence our emotional responses, communication, and relationship patterns. One of the most common yet challenging attachment styles is anxious...
by Amanda Mauro | Feb 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
What is Self-Gaslighting? Self-gaslighting is where individuals dismiss or doubt their own thoughts, feelings, and experiences. It occurs when someone repeatedly tells themselves that their emotions are overreactions, their memories are unreliable, or their...
by Amanda Mauro | Feb 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but for many teens, it can become overwhelming and interfere with daily life. The teenage years are filled with academic pressures, social challenges, and significant personal growth, all of which can contribute to heightened...